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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.11, 523.16 and 328.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.11, 523.16 and 328.66 is: 492.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.11 : 523.16 = 328.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.11/523.16 = 328.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.11x = 523.16 × 328.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.11x = 171,940.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,940.05/349.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.51

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